Summary
Per Sé Group has an immediate one year contract opening for an Environmental Compliance Specialist to act as a key member of our renewable energy client’s oversight team. In this position you will report to the Wildlife Director. This role will focus on coordinating environmental compliance during the construction of utility-scale solar and operating facilities primarily located in southern California. Your expertise as an Environmental Compliance Specialist will ensure that projects are completed safely and in accordance with internal, local, and national guidelines. Compensation for this role is very competitive, and you will receive a work truck, laptop, per diem, and reimbursement for mobilization and demobilization.
Responsibilities
- Conduct new employee project orientation and safety/environmental training with the company and subcontractor employees.
- Attend subcontractor pre-construction meetings, review task specific Job Hazard Analyses and assist with planning for safety issues.
- Implement, execute, and ensure compliance with the corporate Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Assist with establishing and maintaining a project crisis management plan.
- Lead safety/environmental incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans. Interface with regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, and State/Local Regulators).
- Review incident data and metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective action to address these areas. Conduct accident investigations and assists with OSHA and environmental inspections.
- Ensure that required regulatory permits are acquired, that reports are submitted to regulatory agencies, and any site permit conditions (e.g. sampling, record-keeping) are met.
- Maintain and share technical and professional knowledge, applying new technologies effectively.
- Ensure compliance with all biological permits and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize the use of company resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Coordinate or perform site inspections as mandated by facility permits and procedures.
- Manage and oversee biological consultants as needed.
- Promote safety and environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Prepare, review, and submit environmental regulatory reports to local, state, and federal agencies.
- Engage in continuous improvement planning and implementation within your area of responsibility.
- Identify and proactively resolve potential issues.
- Create various documents, including reports, memos, graphs, charts, and tables.
- Develop and implement company-specific programs and procedures.
- Provide site-specific training and support related to biological compliance.
- Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Attend meetings and calls as required.
- Travel to company construction or operating facilities as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills and Expertise
- The successful candidate will have a BA/BS in a science-related field and 4+ years of experience in overseeing environmental compliance during construction projects.
- Familiarity with Federal and State environmental regulations, such as the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, NEPA, CEQA, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong user of analytical and reporting tools.
- Intellectual curiosity and a passion for renewable energy and environmental protection.
- Understands competitive business practices and incorporates them into decision-making.
- Focuses on understanding and exceeding customer/client needs.
- Adapts to organizational changes and new requirements.
- Committed to a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
- Takes accountability for decisions, performance, and behavior.